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Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC)

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As an Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) or Tribal Aging and Disability Resource Specialist (Tribal ADRS), I can expect the people listed below to:

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  • Participate in initial long-term care functional screen.
  • Attend meetings to allow ADRC/ Tribal ADRS representative to gather information.
  • Provide releases of information needed to assist in program eligibility determination.
  • Utilize resources and services of the ADRC/Tribal ADRS.
  • Assist in providing information to determine program eligibility.
  • Assist with choosing long-term care program options, when eligible.
  • Provide information about DVR services and provider options.
  • Determine DVR eligibility and status on the waitlist.
  • Exchange information with ADRC/Tribal ADRS, with a signed release.
  • Help the job seeker contact the ADRC/Tribal ADRS when additional supports and services are needed.
  • Cooperate with any requested information exchanges between MCO and ADRC/Tribal ADRS.
  • Help create person-centered plans that will help the job seeker meet their behavioral/mental health goals.
  • Cooperate with any requested information exchanges between IRIS Consultant and ADRC/Tribal ADRS.
  • Answer questions about their service provision.

I am expected to:

  • ✓ Provide assistance to identify the full range of community resources and other benefits and services that may be available to the job seeker (e.g., DVR, FoodShare, etc.)
  • ✓ Determine initial functional eligibility for Family Care, Family Care Partnership, and IRIS through the Long-Term Care Functional Screen (LTCFS).
  • ✓ Provide enrollment counseling for Family Care, Family Care Partnership, or IRIS, if eligible.
  • ✓ Refer job seeker for Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder (MH/SUD) Functional Screen or perform screen if applicable when job seeker shares interest in receiving psychosocial rehabilitation services.
  • ✓ Provide information about competitive integrated employment and employment support options.
  • ✓ Provide assistance in applying for other benefits that may be available to the job seeker (e.g., DVR).
  • ✓ Share information about the job seeker with employment team members with a signed release of information.
  • ✓ Inform the job seeker of their appeal rights if there is disagreement with the functional eligibility determination of the ADRC/Tribal ADRS.
  • ✓ To assist eligible job seekers to determine, view the "Which Long-Term Care Program Is Best for Me?"